Offering an outstanding selection of the very best handcrafted Botanas, nachos, tacos, burritos, quesadillas and pizzadillas. Great food flavours using only the freshest quality ingredients sourced from ethical farmers and suppliers are always the real reason for the popular success of this kitchen.
In addition to seriously good food at incredibly pocket friendly prices, VIVA! boasts some of the liveliest bars in Cape Town with fun loving crowds sipping on jugs of their legendary frozen margaritas whilst tapping along to the romping rhythms of Mexicano Mariachi, Elvis, Trini Lopez, Johnny Cash and other true Tex- Mex legends.

Use your hands, share a jug and, most importantly, please have loads of fun!

Executive Chef Mike Le Borgne Profile

Michael, British born, globally travelled and highly regarded multiple award winning executive chef has invested into the Viva Mexican Kitchen & Bar group as both the owner of the Harfield Village Franchise and has also been appointed as the group’s consultant executive chef.

Mike started his apprenticeship at the tender age of just 16 and his first years included training periods in the Channel Islands and in Germany. His first executive chef role was at the Casa Del Maco in Spain.

After arriving in South African in 1999, Mike was the executive head chef at truly iconic and legendary Cape Town restaurants such as Blues in Camps Bay, Mortons on the Wharf and Beluga (under Mike’s stewardship, Beluga was voted in the top 60 restaurants in the world by Conde Nast). A truly seasoned and massively respected industry professional, Mike will be leading the Viva Mexican Kitchen brigades and will be personally involved in every single aspect of the Viva food offering going forward.

VIVA | PARTY MENUS

VIVA is THE place to celebrate occasions with friends and family (Or even Ex-lovers and sworn enemies)! Wailing Mariachi music, stuffed piñatas ready for smashing, chilli popper contests, Cape Town’s best frozen margaritas, and a stunningly good selection of authentic Tex-Mex cuisine is what you can feast on!

Hosting party groups of 10 or more guests is when the VIVA fiesta really kicks off. And you’re invited to choose any one of the great value menu options below: